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New system intregrator is formed
January 2003
The birth of Motiontronix was on the cards for quite a while, the process was accelerated by the fact that Control Techniques SA had needed to streamline the company for some time, in particular the sales ...

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Rugged and flexible instrumentation solution: small, rugged, intelligent form factor extends FieldPoint I/O family
December 2002
Engineers and scientists can now perform advanced measurement and control by integrating this intelligent distributed platform on a factory floor, within an industrial machine, or in remote locations

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Control loop case history 68: control mayhem on a mine
December 2002, Michael Brown Control Engineering
I have often written about the dearth of understanding of practical control, which is largely due to the generally purely theoretical teaching of process control at educational institutions. I have also ...

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SA system integrator expands into Botswana
November 2002
Gauteng-based water engineering experts Thuthuka Project Managers has expanded into Botswana with the registration of Thuthuka Project Managers Botswana. Thuthuka Project Managers' project engineer ...

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Internet protocol over Ethernet increases
November 2002
The integration of automation and enterprise systems requires a change in the architecture of open control systems. From Advantech's point of view, the level of integration between automation and enterprise ...

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Load cell technology in practice - Conclusion
October 2002, Instrotech
A lightning strike within a 300 m radius of the geometrical centre of the site will definitely have a detrimental effect on the weighbridge

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Largest annual gathering of South African system integrators
October 2002
All system integrators are welcome at this unique and informative two-day venue as well as at the golf day on 11 October

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Problems encountered in level controls
October 2002, Michael Brown Control Engineering
This month's article deals with a few of the more difficult problems encountered in level controls. Before going into them it would be appropriate to summarise a few important points on integrating processes ...

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CS Holdings wins Wonderware 2002 award
September 2002
"This award ratifies our clients' support of our services and demonstrates industry acknowledgement of our leading edge solutions capabilities."

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Distribution tracking system for vehicle manufacturer
September 2002
"The DTS has provided a realtime, nationwide, low administration, integrated solution to Delta's distribution tracking problems."

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50 years of evolution later - thin client HMI: Conclusion
September 2002
The scope of today's requirements has grown tremendously and now ranges from a single node to dozens of HMIs to control the production lines and interact with other enterprise systems

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Load cell technology in practice - Part IV
September 2002, Instrotech
The installation of load cells into a practical field application requires careful attention if the system is to be safe and accurate

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Comprehensive manufacturing strategy for the chemical and petrochemical industries
September 2002
Honeywell Industry Solutions and WAM Systems have established a multilevel strategic agreement to deliver a unique and comprehensive enterprise solution for the chemical and petrochemical industries. The ...

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Powerful virtual instrument development environment - Version 6.1
August 2002
LabVIEW 6.1, expands the Internet capabilities and measurement intelligence of LabVIEW 6i by delivering powerful new features

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Load cell technology in practice - Part III
August 2002, Instrotech
Besides a given IP-rating or NEMA-classification, load cells should also be classified according to their design in terms of cable entry, material of construction and gauges sealing method

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50 years of evolution later - thin client HMI: Part I
August 2002
It is critical for users to understand the communications limitations of a particular PLC system so as to avoid potential problems, no matter what HMI technology is deployed

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A depressing day in a plant with no miracles
August 2002, Michael Brown Control Engineering
I was recently asked to optimise some loops in a petrochemical plant. Most of the time when doing this sort of work, improvements are the order of the day, and I normally go home at the end of the day ...

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Network-based control system for COTS solutions
July 2002
The Stardom network-based control system is a series of products that constitutes an NCS

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International brewer finds the recipe for success - Part II, Conclusion
July 2002, Rockwell Automation
"The major factor in going with Rockwell Automation was its skilled people who combined knowledge of the software and hardware with an understanding of our business principles."

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Load cell technology in practice - Part II: Capacity selection and accuracy
July 2002, Instrotech
Capacity selection requires a fundamental understanding of the load related terms for load cells as well as the load related factors associated with systems

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